Margaret's Museum (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1995, Margaret's Museum is a drama film directed by Mort Ransen, running about 114 minutes. “She found a way to preserve her memories forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a town where half the men die down the coalpit, Margaret MacNeil is quite happy being single in her small Cape Breton island town. Until she meets Neil Currie, a charming and sincere bagpipe-playing, Gaelic-speaking dishwasher. But no matter what you do, you can't avoid the spectre of the pit forever.
Who’s in it. Margaret's Museum stars Helena Bonham Carter as Margaret MacNeil, Clive Russell as Neil Currie, Craig Olejnik as Jimmy MacNeil and Kate Nelligan as Catherine MacNeil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Margaret's Museum has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Margaret's Museum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Margaret's Museum tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Margaret's Museum (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Margaret's Museum change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Margaret's Museum worth watching?
- Margaret's Museum holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Margaret's Museum?
- Margaret's Museum stars Helena Bonham Carter, Clive Russell, Craig Olejnik, Kate Nelligan and Kenneth Welsh.
- When was Margaret's Museum released?
- Margaret's Museum was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.